Will this CPU work in my system

[PRoseAZ]

Hello Good People,

I'm hoping I havent jump the gun but I've ordered a CPU upgrade My Probook 6550b that is currently running

1st gen core i5 450m

Ihave this comming:

Brand: Intel

Clock Speed: 2.66GHz

Processor Type: Core i7 1st Gen. Bus Speed: 2.5 GT/s DMI

MPN: CP80617003981AH L2 Cache: 512KB

Number of Cores: 2 L3 Cache: 4MB

Socket Type: Socket G1 / rPGA988A 

So my question is think it'll work?

Thanks

  Paul

[Huffer · Accepted solution]

It is an i7-620M and you are in luck. It is one of the compatible processors listed in the Service Manual:

Service Manual

It should work, in other words. 

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[PRoseAZ]

Worked just fine : )

[PRoseAZ]

I did a side buy side compare on intels website and there isn't much at all different between the 450 m  and 620.  My system doesn't seem faster so much as does stable.  I like upgrades. I wonder what else is out there I could try in this slot?  perhaps a 4 core? humm . . . I'll probably start a fire in the living room.  Thanks

[Huffer]

Forget the processor. Get a solid state drive if you want a noticeable performance upgrade. 

[PRoseAZ]

Already have a 1 TB SanDisk X 400 SSD 8megs RAM
And yes installed the i7. The i7 really didn't improve on benchmark however, it has given much more stability to the platform. I think I'm done. 😉